as in hairstyles
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircuts
But the pain will also reverberate through the broader economy, as federal workers stay at home and avoid the types of routine daily purchases — lunches, cabs, haircuts — that can make local economies hum.
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of focusing on the defense industrial base, the upcoming national defense strategy, or preparing to face threats across the Indo-Pacific and Europe, Hegseth talked about fitness tests and haircuts, coming across as pedantic for a room of seasoned commanders, the staffer said.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This means regular haircuts are essential for multiple reasons.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of focusing on the defense industrial base, the upcoming national defense strategy, or preparing to face threats across the Indo-Pacific and Europe, Hegseth talked about fitness tests and haircuts, coming across as pedantic for a room of seasoned commanders, the staffer said.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This means regular haircuts are essential for multiple reasons.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircuts
Noun
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Swift’s signature hairstyles have gone through just as many evolutions as her music.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The pair even shares hairstyles and a similar fashion sense.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zelig has been working to make the virtual models on Build a Look appear more lifelike, utilizing multiple photo shoots on real models, relaxing the poses, and changing hairdos.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Idomeneo himself appears as a park ranger, complete with Greek motifs on his shorts, while other cast members parade in sailor outfits and bouffant hairdos.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pumpkins with bruises or cuts won't last quite as long.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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On the bullish side, Hussain pointed to Fed rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainty, and fiscal sustainability concerns.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Haircuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircuts. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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